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The length of a rectangle in five times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 cm, find its area

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altavistard
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  • 12-04-2018
Translating this word problem into symbolic statements:  L = 5W, P=2W+2L= 96 cm

Then 96 cm = 2W + 2(5W) = 12W.  Solving for W, W = 96 cm  /  12  = 8 cm

Width = 8 cm
Length = 5(8 cm) = 40 cm

Area = L * W = (40 cm)(8 cm) = 320 cm^2
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